Minnesota · Hiking · Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Loon Falls

0.3 mi
round trip
69 ft
climb
1,181 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Aug
best months

Is Loon Falls open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Superior National Forest. It doesn't name Loon Falls, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Superior National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Loon Falls is a short, easy hike in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, within the Lacroix Ranger District of Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota. The State Department of Natural Resources manages the land, and the trail is about a third of a mile long, with a total climb of about 70 feet. The route is an out-and-back that starts at about 1,126 feet and reaches a high point of about 1,181 feet. The climb is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch at about 0.05 miles from the start, and the trail is natural-surfaced. Horses are not allowed, and the trail is not accessible. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Orr run to highs around 75°F in July, with lows near 51°F. Winters are severe, with January highs around 15°F and lows near -8°F. Nearby, Devils Cascade and Loon-Heritage are both hikes about 4 miles away. Jeanette Lake and Lake Jeanette Campground are about 7 miles off.

Local outfitters

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